Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Central Christian Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023

1. Central Christian Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation was founded in 1894 by sixty-five former members of the First Christian Church (now South Main Church of Christ). Known in its early years as Central Church of Christ or Central Christian Church, the congregation's first pastor was the Reverend W.H. Bagby. W.R. Vivrett and F.O. McKinsey served as the first elders, and the first Board of Deacons consisted of W.H. Hemphill, W.B. Wells, and W.K. Shropshire.

The congregation's first building was a stone structure located at the corner of West Oak and Houston Streets, one block south of the Courthouse Square. Dedicated on May 13, 1894, and enlarged in later years, it continued to serve the members for seventy years.

The Whitt Christian Church in northwest Parker County disbanded in the 1950s, making the Central Christian Church the only Disciples of Christ congregation in Parker County. The need soon arose for larger church facilities. Land at this site was purchased in 1960, and a new sanctuary was dedicated on May 10, 1964. The original church building became a museum.

An important part of Parker County history since its founding, Central Christian Church continues to serve the community with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs.

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 32° 44.395′ N, 97° 47.896′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. It is on South Main Street 0.1 miles south of West Owens Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1602 S Main Street, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Weatherford College Old Main Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roy and Jeanne Grogan Historic Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); Parker County Gold Star Family Memorial Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); Soldier Spring Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Double Log Cabin (approx. 0.8 miles away); Governor S.W.T. Lanham (approx. 0.9 miles away); Grace First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); August 17, 1945 B-29 Crash (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weatherford.

Central Christian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023

2. Central Christian Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.